Press Release
Celebrating 25 years in Luxembourg, Universal Investment is the largest Third-Party ManCo
Date:
07. April 2025
Luxembourg
- Third-Party ManCo founded in Luxembourg in 2000
- Luxembourg Fund Services Platform administers EUR 407 billion in assets
- Ranked No. 1 Third-Party ManCo and AIFM in Luxembourg
- Luxembourg Fund Services Platform administers EUR 407 billion in assets
- Ranked No. 1 Third-Party ManCo and AIFM in Luxembourg
Universal Investment Group is celebrating the 25th anniversary of its Third-Party ManCo in Luxembourg, where it has grown into one of the largest fund services platforms. What began in 2000 as a ManCo service for German institutional investors and asset managers has evolved into a key part of the Group's international strategy. The acquisition of UI efa in 2022 further strengthened Luxembourg’s role as one of the Group’s main hubs, alongside Germany and Ireland.
Today, Universal Investment Group administers around EUR 407 billion in assets in Luxembourg, supported by a team of over 500 employees at its offices in Luxembourg City and Grevenmacher. In total, Universal Investment Group has more than 1,800 employees in 8 offices in 7 countries and administers assets of approximately EUR 1.2 trillion in 5,000 funds and investment structures.
For several years, it has been the largest AIFM and largest third-party ManCo in the Grand Duchy. Universal Investment Luxembourg offers a full range of services covering the entire fund lifecycle, split into services such as fund administration and ManCo solutions for securities as well as for private assets. There is a strong focus on alternative and real assets and on leveraging of a global network, especially for international asset managers seeking to expand their business in Europe.
For several years, it has been the largest AIFM and largest third-party ManCo in the Grand Duchy. Universal Investment Luxembourg offers a full range of services covering the entire fund lifecycle, split into services such as fund administration and ManCo solutions for securities as well as for private assets. There is a strong focus on alternative and real assets and on leveraging of a global network, especially for international asset managers seeking to expand their business in Europe.
Jeremy Albrecht
Jeremy Albrecht, Country Head Luxembourg at Universal Investment, said: "Reaching our 25th anniversary for our Third-Party ManCo truly underlines our strong position in key markets. Beyond our continuous growth and success, we are proud of the wide range of solutions we have been able to offer our clients in Luxembourg for a quarter of a century. Luxembourg as a strong financial hub has played a significant role in that success. There is a mature ecosystem of experienced professionals, which is also reflected in our team. In the coming years, we plan to connect our business areas even more closely to continue delivering best-in-class solutions for our clients.”
Francesca McDonagh, CEO of the Universal Investment Group, emphasized how important Luxembourg is to the company’s group strategy. The main goal is to become one of the world's leading providers of fund administration and ManCo services: "Universal Investment serves clients worldwide and is one of the largest fund services platforms in Europe. Luxembourg is a key part of our business and has grown significantly in recent years and we are very grateful to all our clients and partners for their continued trust and partnership. A big thank you also goes out to our teams on the ground, who work hard every day to make it all happen.”
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